protective
adjective
[ prəˈtɛktɪv ]
• intended to protect someone or something.
• "protective gloves are worn to minimize injury"
Similar:
preservative,
protecting,
safeguarding,
shielding,
defensive,
safety,
precautionary,
preventive,
preventative,
covering,
waterproof,
fireproof,
heatproof,
insulating,
shatterproof,
toughened,
armoured,
protective
noun
• a thing that protects someone or something.
• "an effectual protective against the midge"
